Last week the British public did something extraordinary. With millions of different views and motivations, we managed to vote in such a way as to deliver a hung parliament, driving the first wedge in the door of a system that has for too long kept most politicians far removed from democratic accountability.

It's been a busy election period for Ekklesia's staff, associates and contributors. This weekend, the thinking and action continues with the www.takebackparliament.com/hope initiative - and participation in a range of BBC programmes.